We’ve taken stats to show the most effective players in the league, in terms of goals and assists. We’ve also looked at the most effective goalscorers, judging by how many goals they’ve scored per minute on the pitch (for player who have played in more than 500 minutes – over 5 league games). Just for that added bit of interest, we’ve even looked at players who have hardly played but have scored quite a few goals for their limited appearances.

Conclusions
– 7 of the 10 most effective players in the league represent Northern clubs.
– Despite repeated praise for Samir Nasri and Gareth Bale from the country’s press, neither feature anywhere near the top ten most effective players.
– Chicharito is United’s 3rd choice striker but the 2nd most effective goalscorer in the entire league.
– Theo Walcott, Nani and Rafael Van der Vaart are the only non-strikers to feature on the list.

rooney could play the playmaking role for united very well but he needs to improve on his touch this season,i think he could be the creative force with fletch harassing the opposition and scholes/carrick playing deep.